DaneBramage
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As Austin Powers might say, "Meee OwwwwBaby!!!!!" Gorgeous.
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Revell PBY Catalina in RDAF colours
- Thread starter sharkman
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Well, on the eve of the end of this GB, I have to say I won't make it. There's not a lot left to do, but I won't finish by tomorrow. So, I'll post what I have to date! Not such a big deal for you guys here though!
I got a second gloss coat on last night and it dried today. So tonight, I tried to apply a light wash. Just to dirty it up a little. I used Tamiya dark grey for this.
I started to apply it and it does look good, VERY subtle and just what I wanted but it doesn't show up in the pictures very well. All my reference pics seem to show a working plane with minimal weathering so that's what I was going for. Just wish it stood out a little more!
I still find washes are a bit of a challenge to me, something I still need to work on!
getting the bottom messy...
I finally plunked the wheels into their sockets, this worked out well!
and then after a final flat coat, I took of the window masks!
So, where I stand right now is she needs the maker lights added, the wire rigging, and I was hoping to add a bit more Tamiya smoke to the engine exhaust and try a bit of pastel powders for the final weathering. So close!
Anyway, I will have it completely finished soon! Feel kinda bad for not being able to complete it on my first group build!
Oh well! Here's a final pic for tonight.
Don't look like much of a struggle to me, wash turned out really nice!
going gear up then? How do you intend to display when done?
sharkman
Master at Arms
Dane, MP, Paul and James,
Thanks guys! Glad you like it! This was a really fun kit to build. If anyone has one in their stash, I recommend it (despite the few problems).
I'm still going to finish this so expect a few more updates and some better pics soon!
MP, I have a few of these and wanted to do one with the gear up. I haven't seen many built and I've never seen anyone make one with the gear up. I'm planning on making some sort of stand to display it on. That'll come!
Thanks guys! Glad you like it! This was a really fun kit to build. If anyone has one in their stash, I recommend it (despite the few problems).
I'm still going to finish this so expect a few more updates and some better pics soon!
MP, I have a few of these and wanted to do one with the gear up. I haven't seen many built and I've never seen anyone make one with the gear up. I'm planning on making some sort of stand to display it on. That'll come!
ij001
Well-known member
Looks like you poured your heart into this.... great result, looking forward to seeing the 'all done' pics soon.
Ian
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Wow that is looking great!
sharkman
Master at Arms
Thanks Ian, Phil and Sherman!!!
A week and a half late and I'm calling this one done!
All I did was add some weathering pastels to streak up a few areas of the plane, the marking lights and antennas. Anyway, here are the final pics! Hope you enjoy!!
The rear marker light was replaced with a piece of clear sprue
Port and starboard marker lights were made by drilling a small hole in the back of a small piece of clear sprue and then filling it with the appropriate paint to simulate a coloured bulb.
you can see the throttle quadrant
The marker beacon antenna
Thanks to everyone for all their help, comments and encouragement!
I appreciate it and it certainly helps with a challenging build! Now on to the next project!
Just working on a display stand for it now!
A week and a half late and I'm calling this one done!
All I did was add some weathering pastels to streak up a few areas of the plane, the marking lights and antennas. Anyway, here are the final pics! Hope you enjoy!!
The rear marker light was replaced with a piece of clear sprue
Port and starboard marker lights were made by drilling a small hole in the back of a small piece of clear sprue and then filling it with the appropriate paint to simulate a coloured bulb.
you can see the throttle quadrant
The marker beacon antenna
Thanks to everyone for all their help, comments and encouragement!
I appreciate it and it certainly helps with a challenging build! Now on to the next project!
Just working on a display stand for it now!
Absolutely Stunning! Well done, everything just right. \ 
sharkman
Master at Arms
Thanks Guys!! I'm happy with this one!
:drinks
Nerdling, currently have 3 groups/campaigns for the year ( a Revell B-25J, the Noix R3C-1 and an Accurate Miniatures Yak-1). I have the Yak and the R3C started on here and will post the B-25 soon.
Got a couple others that are almost done that I hope to finish up soon too!
:drinks
Nerdling, currently have 3 groups/campaigns for the year ( a Revell B-25J, the Noix R3C-1 and an Accurate Miniatures Yak-1). I have the Yak and the R3C started on here and will post the B-25 soon.
Got a couple others that are almost done that I hope to finish up soon too!
phantom II
Master at Arms
Very well detailed and an eye catching paint scheme
Cheers, Christian B)
Cheers, Christian B)
ij001
Well-known member
Yep that covers it !!
Ian
